Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 11:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 11:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 11:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, some people thought bad things were far away and felt safe, like meat cooking in a pot. They wanted to build houses and stay in the city, thinking nothing would go wrong.

Ezekiel 11:3: Which say, [It is] not near; let us build houses: this [city is] the caldron, and we [be] the flesh. [It is...: or, It is not for us to build houses near]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10

This verse contradicts by condemning false assurances of peace and security, similar to the misleading message in Ezekiel 11:3.

Ezekiel 13:10: Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]: [a wall: or, a slight wall]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:16

Contradicts by highlighting that false prophets give false visions of peace, opposing the false sense of safety suggested in Ezekiel 11:3.

Ezekiel 13:16: [To wit], the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and [there is] no peace, saith the Lord GOD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14

This verse contradicts by criticizing those who proclaim 'Peace, peace' when there is no peace, similar to what is implied in Ezekiel 11:3.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:13

Contradicts by showing God's rejection of false prophecies of peace, opposing the false assurances in Ezekiel 11:3.

Jeremiah 14:13: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, the prophets say unto them, Ye shall not see the sword, neither shall ye have famine; but I will give you assured peace in this place. [assured...: Heb. peace of truth]

Contradiction with Micah 3:5

Contradicts as it denounces prophets who give false promises of peace, in contrast to the deceptive message in Ezekiel 11:3.

Micah 3:5: Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Contradicts by warning of sudden destruction for those who feel secure and declare peace, like in Ezekiel 11:3.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:11

This verse contradicts by condemning the superficial healing of wounds by claiming peace when there is none, opposing Ezekiel 11:3.

Jeremiah 8:11: For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace.
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